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Order of Business Wednesday 28th October 1998

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Notes:
* indicates a question for oral answer.
[R] indicates that the Member has declared a relevant interest.
Questions for oral answer not reached receive a written answer.
Supplementary questions will also be asked. Other Ministers may also answer.
+ indicates Government business.
Timings are indicative only.

At 9.30 a.m. Prayers.

Afterwards

Adjournment Debates

1   ADJOURNMENT    [Until 2.00 p.m.]

The Prime Minister

    That this House do now adjourn.

    Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House:

9.35 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Mr David Amess Future of Cyprus.

11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Dr Howard Stoate Social, environmental and animal welfare issues and the World Trade Organisation.

12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Ms RoseannaCunningham Impact of cuts in the Territorial Army on the Black Watch.

1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m. Mr Brian White Pay per view television.

1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. Mr David Prior Impact of regulation on British agriculture.

    The Motion for the Adjournment of the House will lapse at 2.00 p.m. and the sitting will be suspended until 2.30 p.m. (Standing Order No. 10).

At 2.30 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

*1 Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South):    What plans she has to increase the number of Irish language schools.

(54760)

*2 Mr John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan):    Which parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly she has met to discuss the level of public support for the peace process; and if she will make a statement.

(54762)

*3 The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South):    What plans she has to improve mental health provision.

(54763)

*4 Mr Phil Hope (Corby):    What steps her Department has taken to ensure high educational standards in Northern Ireland.

(54764)

*5 Mr Ian Pearson (Dudley South):    What progress has been made towards strengthening the economy in Northern Ireland.

(54765)

*6 Maria Eagle (Liverpool, Garston):    What steps she is taking to encourage more women to become involved in elected politics.

(54766)

*7 Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham):    What measures her Department has taken to promote equality of opportunity in Northern Ireland.

(54767)

*8 Mr Brian White (North East Milton Keynes):    What progress has been made in promoting a strong and sustainable economy in Northern Ireland.

(54768)

*9 Mr William Thompson (West Tyrone):    What is the estimated cost of the security forces deployment at Drumcree in 1998.

(54769)

*10 Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood):    If she will make a statement on the progress of the Northern Ireland Assembly towards taking over executive functions.

(54770)

*11 Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde):    What recent discussions she has had with members of the Parades Commission concerning decisions taken by the Commission in the summer.

(54772)

*12 Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby):    How many assaults and murders have been carried out by paramilitary groups since 1st August.

(54773)

*13 Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate and Knaresborough):    What plans she has to expand the opportunities for children to attend integrated schools.

(54774)

*14 Helen Jones (Warrington North):    What progress has been made in promoting a strong and sustainable economy in Northern Ireland.

(54775)

*15 Helen Southworth (Warrington South):    What steps she is taking to ensure that proposals contained in the Belfast Agreement are enshrined in legislation.

(54776)

*16 Mr Jim Marshall (Leicester South):    If she will make a statement on progress made in respect of the new Assembly for Northern Ireland.

(54777)

*17 Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West):    If she will make a statement about the development of the peace process.

(54778)

*18 Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge):    If those convicted of terrorist offences related to Northern Ireland (a) in Northern Ireland and (b) in England and Wales since the Good Friday Agreement will be eligible for the increased remission of sentence provided for in the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Bill.

(54779)

*19 Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South):    If she will make a statement on the work of the Independent Commission on Policing.

(54780)

*20 Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes):    If she will make a statement on progress made in the Northern Ireland peace process.

(54781)

*21 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    If she will make a statement on the future funding of local government in Northern Ireland.

(54782)

*22 Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood):    How many illegally held weapons and explosive devices have been voluntarily decommissioned since 1st January.

(54783)

*23 Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow):    If she will make a statement on the case of Guardsmen Fisher and Wright.

(54784)

*24 Mr Ken Maginnis (Fermanagh and South Tyrone):    What major terrorist incidents pertaining to Northern Ireland have occurred since 15th July; and which organisations the RUC assesses to have been responsible.

(54785)

*25 Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle):    What was the cost of this year's security operation mounted at Drumcree.

(54786)

*26 Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead):    What progress is being made on developing integrated schools.

(54787)

*27 Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet):    If she will make a statement on the number of terrorist acts of violence over the past six months.

(54788)

*28 Mr Roy Beggs (East Antrim):    How many Northern Ireland first year students have accepted places in English, Scottish and Welsh universities and colleges for the 1998-1999 academic year; and how this number compares with the total number of Northern Ireland students who enrolled in English, Scottish and Welsh universities and colleges in each of the previous four years.

(54789)

At 3.00 p.m.

Oral Questions to the Prime Minister

*Q1 Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54790)

*Q2 Mr Alan Johnson (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54791)

*Q3 Sir David Madel (South West Bedfordshire):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54792)

*Q4 Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54793)

*Q5 Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54795)

*Q6 Sir Raymond Whitney (Wycombe):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54796)

*Q7 Mr John McAllion (Dundee East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54797)

*Q8 Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon and East Chelmsford):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54798)

*Q9 Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54799)

*Q10 Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54800)

*Q11 Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West and Abingdon):    If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on community hospitals.

(54801)

*Q12 Mr John M. Taylor (Solihull):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54802)

*Q13 Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick and Leamington):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54803)

*Q14 Mr Anthony D. Wright (Great Yarmouth):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54804)

*Q15 Mr Paul Marsden (Shrewsbury and Atcham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54805)

*Q16 Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54806)

*Q17 Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54807)

*Q18 Mr Rhodri Morgan (Cardiff West):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54808)

*Q19 Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham):    If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.

(54809)

At 3.30 p.m. Private Notice Questions (if any)
Ministerial Statements (if any)

Preliminary Business

Ten minute rule Motion

PROSTITUTES' ADVERTISEMENTS (PUBLIC TELEPHONE BOXES) [Up to 20 minutes]

Ms Karen Buck

That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make it an offence to place advertisements for prostitutes in public telephone boxes; and for connected purposes.

The Member moving and a Member opposing this Motion may each speak for up to ten minutes (Standing Order No. 23).

Main Business
+ 2	ADJOURNMENT *[Until 10.00 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister That this House do now adjourn. Proposed subject for debate: *The Army.* The Eighth Report from the Defence Committee of Session 1997-98, on the Strategic Defence Review (HC 138-I), is relevant.
*Debate may continue until 10.00 p.m.*

At the end of the sitting:

3	ADJOURNMENT
	Proposed subject: Leasehold valuation tribunals (Mr Barry Gardiner* ).* *Debate may continue until 10.30 p.m. or for half an hour, whichever is later (Standing Order No. 9).*

COMMITTEE MEETINGS
SELECT COMMITTEES
1	Education and Employment: Education Sub-Committee	9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: The Work of OFSTED.
	Witnesses: Professor Brian Fidler, Reading University, and Dr Peter Earley and Dr Janet Ouston, University of London Institute of Education.
2	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Environment Sub-Committee	9.45 a.m.	Room 16 (private)
3	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs	10.00 a.m.	Room 16 (private)
4	Culture, Media and Sport	10.00 a.m.	Room 15 (public)
	Subject: Heritage Lottery Fund.
	Witnesses: Museums and Galleries Commission; Museums Association (at 11.00 a.m.); Conference of Directors, National Museums and Galleries (at 11.40 a.m.); National Art Collections Fund (at 12.10 p.m.).
5	Environmental Audit	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 21 (private) (public)
	Subject: Multilateral Agreement on Investment.
	Witnesses: WWF-UK, World Development Movement, and Friends of the Earth.
6	Scottish Affairs	10.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.	Room 6 (private) (public)
	Subject: Inward/Outward Investment in Scotland.
	Witnesses: Mr Iain McMillan, Director, and Mr Gerard Kelly, Assistant Director, CBI Scotland.
7	Trade and Industry	10.00 a.m.	Room 5 (private)
8	Social Security	10.30 a.m. 10.45 a.m.	Room 19 (private) (public)
	Subject: Tax and Benefits.
	Witnesses: HM Treasury and Inland Revenue officials.
9	Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs: Transport Sub-Committee.	3.45 p.m. 4.00 p.m.	Room 15 (private) (public)
	Subject: Future of National Air Traffic Services.
	Witnesses: Institution of Professionals, Managers and Specialists (IPMS) and the Public, Commercial and Services Union (PCS); National Air Traffic Services/CAA (at approximately 4.30 p.m.).
10	Northern Ireland Affairs	3.45 p.m.	Room 6 (private)
11	Science and Technology	3.45 p.m. 4.15 p.m.	Room 8 (private) (public)
	Subject: Science and the Comprehensive Spending Review.
	Witnesses: Dr Michael Dexter, Chairman, The Wellcome Trust; Lord Sainsbury of Turville, Minister for Science, and Sir John Cadogan, CBE, Director-General, Research Councils, Office of Science and Technology (at 5.10 p.m.).
12	European Legislation	4.00 p.m.	Room 19 (private)
13	Selection	4.15 p.m.	Room 13 (private)
[The decision of a Committee to sit in public may be rescinded without notice.]

Written Questions tabled on Tuesday 27th October for answer today++
1	Mr Marsha Singh (Bradford West): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what arrangements the Government is making to ensure effective co-ordination of its area-based initiatives.
	(57389)
2	Mr Stuart Bell (Middlesbrough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the report of the Independent Commission on the voting system will be published.
	(57390)
3	Mr Jeff Ennis (Barnsley East and Mexborough): To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what representations he has received in the light of the consultation paper, Draft Town and Country Planning (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations 1998, implementing the requirements of the amended Environmental Impact Assessment Directive (97/11/EC); and if he will make a statement.
	(57391)
4	Mr Derek Twigg (Halton): To ask the Chairman of the Catering Committee, when he intends to publish results from the People's Panel.
	(57673)

1	ADJOURNMENT *[Until 2.00 p.m.]*
	The Prime Minister
	That this House do now adjourn.
	Subjects proposed to be raised on the Motion for the Adjournment of the House:
	9.35 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.	Mr David Amess	Future of Cyprus.
	11.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.	Dr Howard Stoate	Social, environmental and animal welfare issues and the World Trade Organisation.
	12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.	Ms RoseannaCunningham	Impact of cuts in the Territorial Army on the Black Watch.
	1.00 p.m. - 1.30 p.m.	Mr Brian White	Pay per view television.
	1.30 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.	Mr David Prior	Impact of regulation on British agriculture.
	*The Motion for the Adjournment of the House will lapse at 2.00 p.m. and the sitting will be suspended until 2.30 p.m. (Standing Order No. 10).*

Oral Questions to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
*1	Ms Margaret Moran (Luton South): What plans she has to increase the number of Irish language schools.
	(54760)
*2	Mr John Smith (Vale of Glamorgan): Which parties in the Northern Ireland Assembly she has met to discuss the level of public support for the peace process; and if she will make a statement.
	(54762)
*3	The Reverend Martin Smyth (Belfast South): What plans she has to improve mental health provision.
	(54763)
*4	Mr Phil Hope (Corby): What steps her Department has taken to ensure high educational standards in Northern Ireland.
	(54764)
*5	Mr Ian Pearson (Dudley South): What progress has been made towards strengthening the economy in Northern Ireland.
	(54765)
*6	Maria Eagle (Liverpool, Garston): What steps she is taking to encourage more women to become involved in elected politics.
	(54766)
*7	Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham): What measures her Department has taken to promote equality of opportunity in Northern Ireland.
	(54767)
*8	Mr Brian White (North East Milton Keynes): What progress has been made in promoting a strong and sustainable economy in Northern Ireland.
	(54768)
*9	Mr William Thompson (West Tyrone): What is the estimated cost of the security forces deployment at Drumcree in 1998.
	(54769)
*10	Mr Jim Murphy (Eastwood): If she will make a statement on the progress of the Northern Ireland Assembly towards taking over executive functions.
	(54770)
*11	Dr Norman A. Godman (Greenock and Inverclyde): What recent discussions she has had with members of the Parades Commission concerning decisions taken by the Commission in the summer.
	(54772)
*12	Mr Andrew Robathan (Blaby): How many assaults and murders have been carried out by paramilitary groups since 1st August.
	(54773)
*13	Mr Phil Willis (Harrogate and Knaresborough): What plans she has to expand the opportunities for children to attend integrated schools.
	(54774)
*14	Helen Jones (Warrington North): What progress has been made in promoting a strong and sustainable economy in Northern Ireland.
	(54775)
*15	Helen Southworth (Warrington South): What steps she is taking to ensure that proposals contained in the Belfast Agreement are enshrined in legislation.
	(54776)
*16	Mr Jim Marshall (Leicester South): If she will make a statement on progress made in respect of the new Assembly for Northern Ireland.
	(54777)
*17	Mr Dennis Canavan (Falkirk West): If she will make a statement about the development of the peace process.
	(54778)
*18	Mr Philip Hammond (Runnymede and Weybridge): If those convicted of terrorist offences related to Northern Ireland (a) in Northern Ireland and (b) in England and Wales since the Good Friday Agreement will be eligible for the increased remission of sentence provided for in the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Bill.
	(54779)
*19	Mr Ben Chapman (Wirral South): If she will make a statement on the work of the Independent Commission on Policing.
	(54780)
*20	Shona McIsaac (Cleethorpes): If she will make a statement on progress made in the Northern Ireland peace process.
	(54781)
*21	Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If she will make a statement on the future funding of local government in Northern Ireland.
	(54782)
*22	Mr John Wilkinson (Ruislip-Northwood): How many illegally held weapons and explosive devices have been voluntarily decommissioned since 1st January.
	(54783)
*23	Mr Tam Dalyell (Linlithgow): If she will make a statement on the case of Guardsmen Fisher and Wright.
	(54784)
*24	Mr Ken Maginnis (Fermanagh and South Tyrone): What major terrorist incidents pertaining to Northern Ireland have occurred since 15th July; and which organisations the RUC assesses to have been responsible.
	(54785)
*25	Mr Gordon Prentice (Pendle): What was the cost of this year's security operation mounted at Drumcree.
	(54786)
*26	Mr Tony McWalter (Hemel Hempstead): What progress is being made on developing integrated schools.
	(54787)
*27	Sir Sydney Chapman (Chipping Barnet): If she will make a statement on the number of terrorist acts of violence over the past six months.
	(54788)
*28	Mr Roy Beggs (East Antrim): How many Northern Ireland first year students have accepted places in English, Scottish and Welsh universities and colleges for the 1998-1999 academic year; and how this number compares with the total number of Northern Ireland students who enrolled in English, Scottish and Welsh universities and colleges in each of the previous four years.
	(54789)

	Oral Questions to the Prime Minister
*Q1	Mr Howard Flight (Arundel and South Downs): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54790)
*Q2	Mr Alan Johnson (Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54791)
*Q3	Sir David Madel (South West Bedfordshire): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54792)
*Q4	Mr Barry Gardiner (Brent North): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54793)
*Q5	Mr Peter L. Pike (Burnley): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54795)
*Q6	Sir Raymond Whitney (Wycombe): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54796)
*Q7	Mr John McAllion (Dundee East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54797)
*Q8	Mr John Whittingdale (Maldon and East Chelmsford): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54798)
*Q9	Dr Doug Naysmith (Bristol North West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54799)
*Q10	Mr Bill O'Brien (Normanton): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54800)
*Q11	Dr Evan Harris (Oxford West and Abingdon): If he will make a statement on the Government's policy on community hospitals.
	(54801)
*Q12	Mr John M. Taylor (Solihull): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54802)
*Q13	Mr James Plaskitt (Warwick and Leamington): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54803)
*Q14	Mr Anthony D. Wright (Great Yarmouth): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54804)
*Q15	Mr Paul Marsden (Shrewsbury and Atcham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54805)
*Q16	Miss Julie Kirkbride (Bromsgrove): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54806)
*Q17	Sir Teddy Taylor (Rochford and Southend East): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54807)
*Q18	Mr Rhodri Morgan (Cardiff West): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54808)
*Q19	Mr Chris Pond (Gravesham): If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28th October.
	(54809)



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